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kanuck · 03-08-2012, 04:56 AM

Was wondering if there is much I can strip out or use from a 1996 Tahoe 4x4.
I have two project 1974 and 1983 Chevy short boxes and a 1969 GMC LWB, (all two wheel drive).
Truck was offered to me for what the wreckers want to give him, ($500), as the truck still runs and drives but the 5.7 vortec has valve train problem.
The truck has a very clean body and interior, bad tires and 146,000 miles on the odometer. Might be possible to fix, but looking at options if I part it out.

BigBlocksRule · 03-08-2012, 08:21 AM

2 door or 4?
I have a 2 door 4wd Tahoe, best truck I've ever owned. The turning radius with the 4wd front suspension is incredible, it turns tighter than anything I've ever driven. If you can fix it, knock yourself out. As long as the bottom end of the engine is fine, you may need a new set of lifters. That's about a half day project, $200 with new intake gaskets.
There's not really anything that will bolt on to either of your other trucks.

Pop's C-10 · 03-08-2012, 12:02 PM

Fix & flip..Engine, trans & seats are all thats swapable.
Posted via Mobile Device

hopelessredneck · 03-08-2012, 01:36 PM

and dash depending on how determined you are

03-08-2012, 04:56 AM	#1
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	Have a chance to buy newer truck for parts? Was wondering if there is much I can strip out or use from a 1996 Tahoe 4x4. I have two project 1974 and 1983 Chevy short boxes and a 1969 GMC LWB, (all two wheel drive). Truck was offered to me for what the wreckers want to give him, ($500), as the truck still runs and drives but the 5.7 vortec has valve train problem. The truck has a very clean body and interior, bad tires and 146,000 miles on the odometer. Might be possible to fix, but looking at options if I part it out. __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

03-08-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Have a chance to buy newer truck for parts? 2 door or 4? I have a 2 door 4wd Tahoe, best truck I've ever owned. The turning radius with the 4wd front suspension is incredible, it turns tighter than anything I've ever driven. If you can fix it, knock yourself out. As long as the bottom end of the engine is fine, you may need a new set of lifters. That's about a half day project, $200 with new intake gaskets. There's not really anything that will bolt on to either of your other trucks.

03-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Have a chance to buy newer truck for parts? Fix & flip..Engine, trans & seats are all thats swapable. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

03-08-2012, 01:36 PM	#4
hopelessredneck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 147	Re: Have a chance to buy newer truck for parts? and dash depending on how determined you are __________________ 1978 GMC C25 LWB



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